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Kitchen Safety

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When should we wash our hands in Home Economics?

a)

Before cooking

b)

After coughing, blowing our nose, going to the toilet or touching our hair

c)

After handling raw meat or chicken and after touching a phone/device

d)

All of the above

2.

What do we need to wear in the kitchen?

a)

comfortable clothing

b)

school uniform

c)

an apron and enclosed shoes

d)

a tutu

3.

Keep long hair ______________.

a)

trimmed

b)

tied back

c)

brushed

d)

tucked into your jumper

4.

How should you carry a knife?

a)

pointing down

b)

by the blade

c)

above your head

d)

on a chopping board

5.

You should never put a knife _____________________.

a)

in the draw

b)

on the knife rack

c)

in the sink

6.

How should you pass a knife?

a)

blade first

b)

by throwing it

c)

handle first

d)

all of the above are acceptable

7.

The correct way of washing a knife is to ________________.

a)

rinse under running water

b)

wipe with a damp cloth from the blunt side and rinse

c)

never wash a knife

d)

put it in the sink with the other dishes

8.

Using a damp tea towel to remove hot items from the oven can cause steam burns?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Pot handles should be ___________________ to prevent burns.

a)

avoided at all times

b)

turned in so they are not hanging over the edge of the stove

c)

turned out over the edge of the stove

10.

Keep ___________________________ closed to prevent injury.

a)

drawers and cupboards

b)

doors and windows

c)

ovens and microwaves

11.

To prevent electric shock you should

a)

check cords on electrical appliances

b)

never put metal objects in a toaster

c)

keep water away from electrical appliances

d)

always have the powerpoint off when plugging in or unplugging an appliance

e)

all of the above

12.

If you spill something what should you do?

a)

avoid the wet area and carry on working

b)

clean it up immediately and ask for assistance if needed

c)

clean it up when you have time

13.

What do we use to handle hot items in the kitchen?

a)

tea towel

b)

jumper

c)

bare hands

d)

oven mitts

14.

How should dishes be washed?

a)

quickly

b)

in clean water

c)

in hot, soapy water then rinsed

15.

Dishes should be _________________________________.

a)

put away wet

b)

left for the next class to put away

c)

left on the draining rack to dry

d)

dried thoroughly and put away in the correct place

16.

Dirty tea towels go __________________________.

a)

in the washing machine

b)

in the laundry basket

c)

on the floor

d)

in the sink

17.

To collect food items we use ___________________.

a)

an enamel plate

b)

an enamel plate and tongs

c)

our hands

d)

a chopping board

18.

What should you do if you burn yourself?

a)

Go straight to the office

b)

Put the burn under cool running water and tell the teacher

c)

Nothing, put up with it

d)

Tell the teacher

19.

Which of the following are a safety issue in the Home Economics kitchen?

a)

running

b)

spills left on the floor

c)

a loud, noisy classroom

d)

all of the above

20.

Which answer best summarises the expectations of this class?

a)

always do what the teacher tells you

b)

always follow the recipes

c)

always work with your friends

d)

work safely, show respect and have fun

21.

What is the safest way to store knives?

a)

In a knife block

b)

In the sink

c)

On a magnetic strip on the wall

d)

In a drawer with other utensils

22.

What are the two chopping techniques featured in these pictures?

a)

The wave

b)

The claw

c)

The thumbs up

d)

The bridge

23.

What do you need to do before taking your apron off?

a)

Wipe your hands on your apron

b)

Ask a teacher before you take it off

c)

Help a friend take their apron off

d)

Clean up thoroughly and ask for a bench check

24.

What is cross-contamination?

a)
Cross-contamination is the process of cooking food at high temperatures.
b)
Cross-contamination is the method of preserving food by freezing.
c)
Cross-contamination refers to the use of expired ingredients in recipes.
d)
Cross-contamination is the transfer of harmful substances or microorganisms from one food item to another.
25.

How can we avoid cross-contamination?

a)

Wash hands after handling raw meat

b)

Use separate chopping boards for meat and vegetable

c)

Clean surfaces and equipment thoroughly

d)

All of the above